Production Team Leader

Magna International•Guelph, ON

1d•CA$93,330 - CA$103,700•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assigning, auditing, and scheduling work for employees within the department. Leads team in problem solving and continuous improvement. Accountable for the yield, utilization, and labour efficiency of the department.

Requirements

Minimum grade 12 education required
Previous supervisory experience required
Minimum of five years of related work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment required
Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to motivate a team
Must have ability to provide guidance, coaching and mentorship
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to deal with issues as they arise
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Computer literate (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Must have a strong awareness of safety and be quality minded
Proven ability to work in a self-directed manner with changing priorities
Technical/Mechanical awareness for troubleshooting and resolving robot and machine downtime
Ability to work and train with maintenance staff to be active in the control and operation of equipment
Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required

Responsibilities

Scheduling, sequencing and delivery of product
Supervises employees within department, lead team meetings, provide training, guidance, mentoring and performance management to ensure employee productivity
Assign, audit & schedule appropriate manpower & overtime to ensure payroll reporting & business needs are met
Ensure safety standards are being met through safety talks, accident/incident reporting, SPOTMs, inspections and daily team meetings
Ensure MOD Bulletins/Quality Alerts are communicated, signed off and followed
Manage cost metrics including team performance boards, (standardized work, safety, quality, productivity, audits)
Implement Continuous Improvements in yield, utilization, labour efficiency, cost reduction, 5S, safety and quality
Support and manage employee issues, as they arise, including progressive discipline
Responsible for effectively managing the Principles of the Employee Charter
Determines training requirements for team and ensures matrixes are updated
Maintain records, generate and provide downtime, utilization, through put and shift reports
Performs all job functions in a safe, healthful and environmentally conscious manner
Other duties as assigned